Politics

Harvey Yates Elected National Committeeman And National Delegates Elected At New Mexico GOP 2016 Quadrennial Convention

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – After months of planning, the Republican Party of New Mexico’s 2016 Quadrennial Convention Saturday at Sandia Resort & Casino was a huge success. The use of an electronic voting system meant that voting was organized, easy and efficient and results were tabulated in record time. 

Harvey Yates elected National Committeeman. Courtesy Photo

“Our months of planning this important event paid off,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Debbie Maestas. “I am overly pleased with the convention outcome, the advancement we made Read More

President Clinton To Campaign For Hillary In Española

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Bill Clinton to stump Tuesday in Española. Courtesy/wikipedia

POLITICAL News:

President Bill Clinton will campaign Tuesday for Hillary Clinton in New Mexico ahead of the June 7 primary.

President Clinton will hold a public event in Española where he will discuss why Hillary Clinton is the best candidate to raise wages and break down all the barriers holding New Mexico families back.

Information on President Clinton’s Wednesday stop planned in Albuquerque will be forthcoming.

President Bill Clinton Española Event:

  • WHEN: Tuesday,
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Bernie Sanders Brings Populist Message To Santa Fe

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a packed crowd during his campaign rally Friday afternoon at Santa Fe Community College. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Rally goers react to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders Friday during rally at SFCC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

More than 3,000 New Mexicans felt the Bern Friday during a campaign rally at Santa Fe Community College.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders took time before his speech in the SFCC Fitness Education

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Udall Advances Priorities Of NM Farmers And Ranchers, Rural Communities In Agriculture Funding Bill

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Senate Appropriations Committee Friday in advancing an Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration funding bill that makes critical investments in agriculture and nutrition programs to support New Mexico families and rural communities.
 
The bill sets the Fiscal Year 2017 budgets for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and now heads to the full Senate for a vote. 
 
“Farming and ranching are part of our heritage
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Heinrich Meets With U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland, Urges Republicans To Do Their Job

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Sen. Martin Heinrich meets Judge Garland. Courtesy photo
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday May 19, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
 
“Judge Garland and I had an extensive conversation, which shed light on his distinguished record and thoughtful judicial philosophy. I will continue to thoroughly consider his nomination for our highest court,” Heinrich said. “The
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Council To Consider Sending Ordinance Amendment To Electorate To Abolish Office Of Sheriff In Los Alamos

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Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hear Ordinance No. 665, which proposes amendments, to be submitted to voters for adoption or rejection at the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The amendments would consolidate all remaining powers and duties of the Office of the Sheriff to the Los Alamos Police Department and abolish the sheriff as an elective office.

This proposed action arises out of discussion during the recent budget hearings at which Sheriff Marco Lucero pointed out that service of process has become a riskier activity than Read More

Probate Judge Bill McKerley Tenders Resignation

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Probate Judge Bill McKerley

Staff Report:

Los Alamos County Probate Judge Bill McKerley has submitted his resignation from that office as recent changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct make the office incompatible with his role as chair of the local Republican Party.

As a result of the resignation of prior Probate Judge Christine Chandler, the office of Los Alamos County Probate judge was included in the Governor’s call for the general election. As Judge McKerley’s resignation comes too late for his name to be removed from the primary ballot, his withdrawal from the ballot will not be Read More

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Rally Underway At Santa Fe Community College

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Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. He is speaking first to the crowd left standing outside the packed Fitness Center where he will speak in a few minutes. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Former Senator Ken Salazar To Campaign For Hillary Clinton In New Mexico

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― On Saturday May 21, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will campaign for Hillary Clinton across the state of New Mexico. 
 
Salazar will launch New Mexico’s Hispanics for Hillary at Abuelita’s New Mexican Kitchen, convene a roundtable with Hispanic business leaders, and kick off a grassroots get out the vote events with Rep. Ben Ray Luján in Santa Fe, Espanola and Taos as he encourages voters to vote early in the Democratic Presidential Primary.
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League Of Women Voters Honors Barbara Calef

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Longtime League President Barbara Calef is recognized and celebrated for her leadership and inspiration. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Barbara Calef is stepping down from her role as president of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos after leading the organization for a total of 10 years.

Calef served as president beginning in 2002 through 2005 and again in 2010 through this spring. She is being recognized and celebrated for her leadership and inspiration. She explained why she is drawn to the organization.

“I feel that we are doing Read More